Career Services Office Information Guide: Resources & Tutorials
Resources Galore
Outside Resources
- Destination Public Interest WebinarNALP presents "Destination Public Interest: Landing the Ideal Public Interest Job.” This webinar, designed for 3Ls and recent graduates who are pursuing public interest jobs, offers best practices and tips in the areas of cover letter and résumé drafting, as well as interviewing and professional networking.
- Self Assessment QuestionsSome advice from our friends at Harvard.
Congressional Research Service
Powerpoints & Documents
- Law ResumesFind out what your resume is for, and how to format it for the best outcome.
- Cover LettersFind out how to write great cover letters for job applications, networking and cold outreach.
- Interview SkillsHow to prepare for that interview and how to make the best first impression.
- NetworkingMaking those important professional contacts is as important as knowing your law.
Important "how to"s along with some "do"s and "don't"s. More can be found on the career services website.
Additional CSO Services
The CSO staff is always willing to meet with students on an individual basis; indeed, we strongly encourage it! All job searches are unique, and the very highest quality service we can provide is one tailored to your individual situation.
The CSO staff meets with students and alumni on a regular basis and can review resumes and letters, coach you on interviewing techniques, help develop personalized strategies and serve as liaisons with the alumni. They are also here to support and encourage you through what can be a frustrating and confusing process.
Along with the resources presented on this page you can request one-on-one sessions. Topics that can be discussed include:
- Symplicity Training
- Resume Writing
- Cover Letter Training
- "How to Work a Room"
- Interview Peer Practice
- 1L/2L/3L Job Search
- Networking
- Long-Distance Job Search
- Government Job Search
- International Job Search
- Alternative Careers
- Written and/or Social Etiquette
To schedule one of these appointments you can log into Symplicity or fill out the form.